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AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: More People, New Partnerships And A Bunch Of Robots
July 16, 2021

Halfway through July, the mid-summer competition between the top two retailers is heating up on several fronts in a battle over people, partners and profitability. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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JCPenney Debuts Inclusive Private-Label Kids Apparel Line Amid Back-To-School Season
July 16, 2021

Amid the back-to-school shopping season, JCPenney has rolled out its new Thereabouts private-label kids’ clothing line, which is available only at JCPenney and jcp.com, according to a release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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FabFitFun Enables Social Commerce Via ‘Shop With Friends’ Rollout
July 16, 2021

FabFitFun plans to release a social commerce feature that will allow members to invite their friends to partake in members-only sales, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Department Stores, Electronics Lead 0.6 Pct Rebound In June Retail Sales
July 16, 2021

U.S. consumers spent more in department stores and less on furniture and cars in June, the Commerce Department reported Friday (July 16), as the barometer that accounts for three-quarters of economic activity rose 0.6 percent from a surprisingly weak May report. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Grocery Roundup: SpartanNash Gets Into Micro-Fulfillment, Sprouts Gets Into Contextual Commerce
July 15, 2021

With grocery eCommerce here to stay, major grocers are adapting to find more profitable ways to fulfill online orders. SpartanNash, the Michigan-Based grocery retailer and distributor that operates 149 supermarkets throughout the United States and abroad under a number of different banners, announced on Wednesday...

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Netflix To Go From Movies And TV To Gaming
July 15, 2021

Netflix is looking to expand into the world of video games, and has recruited a former executive from Electronic Arts Inc. to help with the effort. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Today In Retail: thredUP, LG Team On Closet Clean Outs; Walmart Collaborates With Tween Brand...
July 15, 2021

In today’s top retail news, thredUP will fuel a clothing clean out effort on behalf of LG home appliances, while Walmart is growing its fashion assortment by working with tween brand Justice. Plus, Eddie Bauer is launching a new gear and apparel rental program. Get...

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Walmart Grows Fashion Assortment By Teaming With Tween Brand Justice
July 15, 2021

In an ongoing effort to revitalize its apparel business, Walmart said on Thursday (July 15) that it will add the popular Justice brand line of kids’ clothing and accessories to roughly half of its U.S. stores and its website. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Eddie Bauer Launches Outdoor Apparel And Gear Rental Program
July 15, 2021

The 100-year-old iconic sportswear retailer Eddie Bauer said it is launching a new gear and apparel rental program as a way to give customers the confidence and equipment they need to embrace the growing trend toward outdoor activities. Get the Full Story Complete the form...